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Jaden Smith , son of Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith , has been tapped to star in the Columbia Pictures re-make of “The Karate Kid “. Jaden, 10, will take over the role once played by Ralph Macchio, who starred in the first three ‘Karate Kid’ films.

Will Smith is one of the world’s biggest box office attractions, but Jaden has been riding firmly on his dad’s coattails.Jaden appeared in six episodes of the television show “All of Us “, which was created by his mom and dad. Then in 2006, he made his big screen debut in the highly acclaimed “The Pursuit of Happyness “, in which Will Smith starred.

In 2008, Jaden appeared in another tv show, “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody ” on the Disney Channel, and also wrapped up filming another feature for the big screen, “The Day The Earth Stood Still “. The up coming ‘Karate Kid’ movie is expected to be his star vehicle, with filming to take place in Beijing and other international locations.If his father’s meteoric rise to A-list celebrity is any indication, Jaden may not have to wait log for his own star on the Walk of Fame.

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